I'm sorry you are hurting so badly. May I ask why they cut 3" off your sternum? This is exactly why I didn't want an epidural in my cervical spine, I was afraid of complications which they said could happen...no thank you! I really do understand how you feel about treatment you get from some Dr.'s Making you feel like an addict, it's such a shame those of us who have real pain issues have to suffer while others are out there abusing the system. I am about to make my first appt. with a PM Dr. and I am afraid of the whole contract thing, I had no idea you had to jump through such big hoops to get relief. I hope you will be feeling better soon, good luck